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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better comprehend these significant new open education experiments. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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